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Ambassador and Trustee Hemani wears a blue dress and smiles at the camera. In the centre is Ambassador Dan, who sits and smiles as he reads a children's book. Their images are overlaid on an image of Lawrence, a Swansea University Scar Free researcher, who works at a microscope in a lab.

New Scar Free Lottery will support trailblazing research

You could win up to £25,000 if you have a flutter on the Foundation to support cutting-edge research.

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Simon Weston wears a check shirt and blue blazer as he chats to Iain Whitaker who wears a pale blue shirt. They sit in front of a window at a wooden desk in a modern, brightly lit room,

Scar Free Chief Investigator appointed OBE in King’s Birthday Honours 

Professor Iain Whitaker, Chief Investigator at The Scar Free Foundation Programme of Reconstructive Research, has today been named in the King’s Birthday Honours for Services to Plastic Surgery.

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VE Day 2025: Richard visits Belsen concentration camp to mark 80th anniversary of the liberation

Richard reflects on his visit to Belsen, which formed part of the Association of Ex-Jewish Servicemen and Women's Commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the liberation.

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Applications open for 2025 Amber Young Burns Research Fellowship

A generous grant scheme for early career researchers to kickstart projects in paediatric burns is open for applications.

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Doug runs along a street with other runners. He wears a red running vest and cap, and he waves at the camera.

Go, Doug, go! First ever Scar Free representative to run London Marathon 2025 

Doug Meikle will run in support of his best friend, Ed, who has Dercum’s Disease.

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PhD research may hold potential for a bioactive glass breakthrough

A first-of-its kind PhD will explore the suitability of novel types of bioactive glass for use in military settings.

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Apply to be our new Research Manager

We're looking for a Research Manager! Could this be the job for you?

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